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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Big Rivers: Murray Darling Murrumbidgee, Max Colwell, 1978
A geography, description and travel guide to the "Big Rivers" of the Murray- Darling basin, including many photos of the region.non-fictionA geography, description and travel guide to the "Big Rivers" of the Murray- Darling basin, including many photos of the region.murray river (n.s.w.-s.a.), murray river valley, darling river, murrumbidgee river, description and travel nsw, description and travel south australia -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Uncharted Waters, Daniel Connell, 2002
Looks at the future of the Murray-Darling Basin and the livelihood of a large section of rural Australia, which is threatened because of unexpected consequences of water use and land clearing. The aim of this book is to stimulate public discussion and to present a wide range of views. Issued for the centenary of the Murray-Darling Basin Commission.non-fictionLooks at the future of the Murray-Darling Basin and the livelihood of a large section of rural Australia, which is threatened because of unexpected consequences of water use and land clearing. The aim of this book is to stimulate public discussion and to present a wide range of views. Issued for the centenary of the Murray-Darling Basin Commission.murray-darling basin, watershed management, environmental protection -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Murray-Darling Basin Commission: Managing Australia's Heartland, 1992
... Experience, Hut 97 132 Bonegilla Road Bonegilla high-country Murray ...This 16 page booklet outlines the role of the Murray-Darling Commission and water management strategies. It includes colour illustrations and maps.non-fictionThis 16 page booklet outlines the role of the Murray-Darling Commission and water management strategies. It includes colour illustrations and maps.murray-darling basin management, natural resources, murray-darling basin commission (australia) -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Albury Show Society Biography of Committee Members 1901 & 1918, Jan Hunter and Helen Livsey, 2012
The Albury Show Society is one of the oldest organisations in Albury, NSW. In 1857, forty people attended a meeting in Albury called by Robert Brown. From that meeting, 150 years ago, the Albury and Murray River Agricultural and Horticultural Society was born. It was eventually to evolve into the Albury Show Society through the work of many dedicated members. This publication includes a brief history of the Society and biographies of key people in its development.non-fictionThe Albury Show Society is one of the oldest organisations in Albury, NSW. In 1857, forty people attended a meeting in Albury called by Robert Brown. From that meeting, 150 years ago, the Albury and Murray River Agricultural and Horticultural Society was born. It was eventually to evolve into the Albury Show Society through the work of many dedicated members. This publication includes a brief history of the Society and biographies of key people in its development.albury show society, agricultural shows new south wales, biographies -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Bonegilla's Beginnings, Ann Tündern-Smith, 2007
"The history of Bonegilla near Albury - initially a pastoral run, then a grazing property, then, after World War II a migrant transit centre". Bonegilla is the ‘deep waterhole’ on the Murray river. First it was a resource-rich tribal country, then came the explorers and the squatters and the mixed farmers and the Australian Army – a procession of occupants for over 100 years. Arthur Calwell, Australia’s first Minister for immigration changed Bonegilla again in 1947 and made it the first Australian home for 320,000 migrants mostly from war-ravished Europe. Ann Tündern-Smith is the first of the Australian-born children who resulted from Calwell’s post-war population programs. Her mother was one of the Estonians selected for the ‘General Stewart Hentzelman’ which brought the first Displaced Persons here in November 1947.non-fiction"The history of Bonegilla near Albury - initially a pastoral run, then a grazing property, then, after World War II a migrant transit centre". Bonegilla is the ‘deep waterhole’ on the Murray river. First it was a resource-rich tribal country, then came the explorers and the squatters and the mixed farmers and the Australian Army – a procession of occupants for over 100 years. Arthur Calwell, Australia’s first Minister for immigration changed Bonegilla again in 1947 and made it the first Australian home for 320,000 migrants mostly from war-ravished Europe. Ann Tündern-Smith is the first of the Australian-born children who resulted from Calwell’s post-war population programs. Her mother was one of the Estonians selected for the ‘General Stewart Hentzelman’ which brought the first Displaced Persons here in November 1947.bonegilla migrant reception centre, immigrants, bonegilla -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Hume Dam: 100 Questions for a Centenary, Howard C Jones, 2019
A booklet describing the history of the Hume Dam in question-and-answer format, illustrated by photographs from the Albury City Collection and other sources. This booklet was produced to accompany the exhibition "Turning the sod: building the Hume Dam", on display at Lavington Library from 21 December 2019 -1 March 2020."non-fictionA booklet describing the history of the Hume Dam in question-and-answer format, illustrated by photographs from the Albury City Collection and other sources. This booklet was produced to accompany the exhibition "Turning the sod: building the Hume Dam", on display at Lavington Library from 21 December 2019 -1 March 2020." hume dam, dams -- new south wales, hume dam history, dams -- new south wales -- design and construction -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Wodonga VRI versus Melbourne Conductors, 1982
The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.A photo of the members of the Wodonga VRI team who played against a team of Melbourne Conductors in Wodonga.Back Row: Mick Steff, Alistair Sandiland, Mick Sandilands, John Ferris, John Partington, Candy Whitsed, David Lohde, Mel McRorie, Wayne McAulffe, Laurie Allan, Martin McGrath, Tony Doody, Ian Sandford Front Row: Chris Graham, Ian Vertigan, Wayne Tenant, Wayne Green, Robin Heathcore, Ray Newton, Colin Symes, G. Barrett. Lying Down: Brad McElroy, "Shocker" Murray.railways wodonga, social activities railways 1982, fred rochow -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 14, Noel Simons, 22/05/1971 12:00:00 AM
Set of 14 transparencies taken on 22/5/1971. 1170.1 - No. 31 outbound in Sturt St. West near Murray St. - has "To read pack Tilt Train" roof advert. 1170.2 - No. 31 ditto, near Russel St. loop. 1170.3 - No. 14 in Wendouree Parade at what is now BTM Depot Junction, near Toilet block. 1170.4 - No. 31 in Wendouree Parade at the North Gardens, approaching St. Aidans Drive 1170.5 - Scrubber car on "O " road with tennis court alongside. 1170.6 - Scrubber, 43 and 3 8 on 0 road at depot. 1170.7 - 3 8 and 43 on 0 road at depot 1170.8 - 38 on 0 road at depot, showing sharpness of 0 road curves. 1170.9 - 39 and 40 inside depot. 40 has "To read pack, tilt tram" roof advertisement. 1170. 10 - Tram 27 passes the depot gates, east bound with Lake Wendouree in the background. 1170.11 - SEC Depot, from Wendouree Parade, with No. 38 on "O" road. 1170.12 - trams 14 and 30 at depot loop, Wendouree Parade 1170.13 - ditto 1170.14 - "Cars take following line" sign on tram stop pole at Wendouree Parade Loop. All have date stamp of "28 Apr 1971" in purple ink on base. All blue ink unless otherwise noted. 1170.1 - "No. 31 in Sturt St. West between Murray and Wonliss Sts." 1170.2 - "No. 31 approaching Russell St. Loop in Sturt St. West Ballarat" 1170.3 - "No. 14 Gardens" 1170.4 - "No. 3 1 North Gardens 1170.5 - "Track cleaner car (formerly No. 23) at Wendouree Depot" 1170.6 - "Track cleaner, No. 43 and No. 38 at Wendouree Depot" 1170.7 - "No. 43 and No. 38 at Wendouree Depot" 1170.8 - "No. 38 gazes across Lake Wendouree from depot" 1170.9 - "Nos 3 9 and 40 in Wendouree Depot" 1170.10 - "No. 27 passing Wendouree Depot" 1170.11 - "Wendouree Depot with No. 38 on road No. "O" on left. 1170.12 - "Depot Loop" 1170.13 - "Depot Loop" 1170.14 - "Depot" tramways, trams, sturt st. west, wendouree parade, o road, depot, depot loop, signs, bliss bombs, tram 14, tram 27, tram 30, tram 31, tram 38, tram 39, tram 40, tram 43, tram scrubber -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Nu-color-vue or Nucolorvue Productions, "Victoria The Land of Enchantment", c1950
Book with hardcovers, 48 pages titled "Victoria The Land of Enchantment". Sewn in three sections, with a green strip of cloth and self end papers and printed outer paper, sides glued onto board covers. Consists of 43 colour photographs (full and half page) with captions, detailed text, and two black and white photos printed in blue on end covers. Photos of Mt Buffalo, Gippsland lakes, Mornington Beach, Yarra River, Flinders St. station from the Yarra, Collins and Spring St (with two W2's - see image No. 2), Parliament House, Kiewa Hydro scheme, Eildon Weir, Swan Hill Murray River Bridge, Bendigo Post Office, Melbourne Botanical Gardens, Ballarat - Grenville and Sturt St (No. 22 - see image No. 3), Lorne, Yallourn Power Station, Hume Weir, Maroondah Weir, Great Ocean Road, Warrnambool, Portland Beach, A timber train (see image No. 4), Mildura, flax mills, Eastern Geelong and the Prime Ministers Ave, Ballarat. Produced by Nucolorvue Productions, c1950. See also Reg Item 2925 for the same photo of No. 22 and Reg Item 5354 for a postcard. Purchased via eBay site - see attached sheets and packing slip. Purchased 10/2/2005 for A$12.50 including postage, from Virginia Georgopoulos of West Brunswick. eBay sheets and envelope with worksheet file. Has Swains 123 Pitt St, Sydney sticker on bottom left hand corner page 2trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st, grenville st, bogie trams, geelong, bendigo, melbourne -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Old Customs House, Wodonga, 1860s
Customs duties were a means of raising revenue between the 1850’s and Federation. They were first introduced by NSW in November 1854 after it was separated from the colony of Victoria three years earlier. J P Hanify was appointed as sub-collector at Belvoir, the official name present day Wodonga at that time. Wodonga Customs House was built near the end of Union Bridge over the Murray River in 1859 Tariffs or customs duties greatly angered residents and it was little wonder the customs officer of the day was always an unpopular man. Tariffs had to be paid on articles such as tobacco, many food items and new clothing that were carried across the Border. The range of items was extended over time, leading to some farmers even swimming their livestock across the river to avoid duties at the Customs house. The levying of duties ended with Federation in 1901. Francis Cobham depicted in this photograph, took up the position of Customs officer in 1867 and remained there until his retirement in 1890. The building was originally a 2 roomed custom house in 1856 but was extended to provide living quarters for the Cobham family while a nearby cottage became the Customs house. The building was moved to a position south of the lagoon in the mid 1980’s and is now a restaurant.This image represents an important stage in the development of colonial relationships and rivalries in Australia.Black and white photograph of Customs officer Francis Cobham in Wodonga c 1860customs house wodonga, albury wodonga border, colonial rivalry victoria /nsw, tariffs -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Souvenir - Souvenir Plate - Union Bridge, Albury, Hancock and Sons, c1930s
This item is from a collection donated by descendants of John Francis Turner of Wodonga. It is one of many souvenirs produced to represent landmarks in the Albury-Wodonga district. The first punt across the Murray River at Albury was established by Robert Brown in 1843. In 1861 the first Union Bridge was built. It was demolished to make way for the second Union Bridge which opened in 1898. This second bridge closed and was eventually demolished after the third and existing bridge was opened in 1961. Hancock and Sons, Stoke on Trent - Sampson Hancock, a prominent Wesleyan Methodist, started potting in 1857. In 1891 he established the business of Sampson Hancock & Sons. Sampson died in 1900 and the business was continued by his three sons - Jabez, Harry and Arthur. In 1935 the business was in financial difficulty and was made bankrupt. It was restarted as S Hancock & Sons (Potters) Ltd. and moved to the Gordon Works, Hanley - which was renamed the Corona Works. The restarted company was not a success and it finally closed in 1937, having been put into receivership on 23rd March. This information helps to establish provenance of this plate.This item comes from a collection used by a prominent citizen of Wodonga. It is representative of a items produced to represent historic landmarks or features of the district.Fine China round plate with gilt edge and image of the Union Bridge, AlburyBeneath image: " THE BRIDGE OVER THE MURRAY AT ALBURY, NSWALESalbury souvenirs, union bridge albury, albury-wodonga border, murray river bridges -
Mont De Lancey
Postcard - Postcards, The Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, c 1950's
The souvenir packs of cards open up with various photographs inside. Five are published by Nucolorvue Productions, Mentone, Victoria. One set by Murray Views, Gympie, Queensland. Two sets by The Valentine Publishing Co. Pty.Ltd Melbourne. One set of Colour Photographs by Capt.Frank Hurley. The single postcard is by Valentine's "Mail Novelty" Post Card Copyright. One is addressed to 'Mrs. H. Ellis c/- Mr. E. M. Straw, Harcourt, Vic.'Nine packages of photo souvenir postcards from various Australian cities and towns and one single postcard of a Scottie dog peering out of a doorway. It has a lift up flap with mini folded photographs of Lakes Entrance underneath. Other phoyogtaph selected views and fold out photograph packets of: Sydney, Warrnambool, Mildura, Albury, Shepparton Murray Valley, Orbost Adelaide Hills. The Scottie dog card has handwritten in blue ballpoint pen on the back -' You owe me 5/-' All other sets have the publishing details and a description of the area on the back.postcards, photographic postcards, postal stationery -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Aperture Card microfilm, Victorian Land Tiltes Office, Parish Plan Beechworth
Town layout of Beechworthcard with a single microfilm insertplan, town, boundries, lots, roads -
Parks Victoria - Days Mill and Farm
Furniture - Linoleum Sheeting, C 1900
... Days Road Murchison South the-murray Linoleum Sheeting ...This linoleum is in-situ in one of the rooms of the house at Days Mill. Newspaper laid underneath indicates the linoleum was laid after September 1910.PATTERNED LINOLEUM : A floor covering made from materials such as solidified linseed oil (linoxyn), pine rosin, ground cork dust, wood flour, and mineral fillers such as calcium carbonate, most commonly on a burlap or canvas backing. This piece has a cream & light grey mosaic type background with circular brown leaf repeating patterns interlaced into four square blue shapes. Central star pattern within circular leaf pattern in light & dark blues & browns. Stylised floral motif in between each circular & square shaped pattern repeats. -
Parks Victoria - Days Mill and Farm
Mangle frame, post 1868
... Days Road Murchison South the-murray Mangle frame Wooden frame ...Found, stored on-site.Wooden frame with inscriptions, mainly indecipherable. Has vice on each side at base. No rollers. See mangle rollers DM3163 and DM2977, these fit into frame."PATENT / Sept.3. 1867 / may 13 1868 -
Parks Victoria - Days Mill and Farm
Functional object - Wooden rope stay (2)
... Days Road Murchison South the-murray Wooden rope stay (2 ...Used to secure rope to stay in a certain position. Found in the stive room. There are wear patterns around holes where rope has been pulled through.Wooden keyhole shaped objects with three holes each. -
Parks Victoria - Days Mill and Farm
Container - Barrel top
... Days Road Murchison South the-murray Barrel top Container PART ...PART OF BARREL TOP. 3 x planks making part of circle. Printed with red and black. Barrel contained cement."BEST LONDON PORTLAND CEMENT../... ESSEX LONDON" -
Parks Victoria - Days Mill and Farm
Functional object - Pegs
... Days Road Murchison South the-murray Pegs Functional object 15 ...May have been used to secure base of rabbit proof fence to ground.15 x GALVANISED WIRE PEGS. -
Parks Victoria - Days Mill and Farm
Container - Linseed drums
... Days Road Murchison South the-murray Linseed drums Container 2 ...CONVERTED FOR USE IN WELL SINKING2 x LINSEED OIL DRUMS WITH HEAVY DUTY HANDLES. CAPACITY APPROX. 6 GALLONS. , opening at one end of each drum. -
Parks Victoria - Days Mill and Farm
Textile - Textile parcel
... Days Road Murchison South the-murray Textile parcel Textile ...Chamois, rolled and tied with coarse string. -
Parks Victoria - Days Mill and Farm
Tool - Tool, wooden
... Days Road Murchison South the-murray Tool, wooden Tool Wooden ...Wooden tool, possibly a levering device. -
Parks Victoria - Days Mill and Farm
Functional object - Flue, chimney
... Days Road Murchison South the-murray Flue, chimney Functional ...Chimney or plumbing top/ flue. Irregular shape.Picture of Queen's head. "QUEENS HEAD/ SPECIAL FLAT" -
Parks Victoria - Days Mill and Farm
Functional object - Unknown object, timber
... Days Road Murchison South the-murray Unknown object, timber ...Unknown, timber object. Has a moving handle part with 'A' frame supporting the handle and bolted to the frame. -
Parks Victoria - Days Mill and Farm
Container - Beer bottles
... Days Road Murchison South the-murray Beer bottles Container ...Bottles, glass. 375 ml, crown seal"FOSTER'S LAGER..." (lables) -
Parks Victoria - Days Mill and Farm
Functional object - Galvanised wire shapes
... Days Road Murchison South the-murray Galvanised wire shapes ...Probably hand made on property.One object looks like a handle, another is like a short poker with a small handle at one end and the other is a "D" shape with a loop at one side. -
Parks Victoria - Days Mill and Farm
Container - Bag
... Days Road Murchison South the-murray Bag Container Small bag ...Possibly used to hold small lengths of string that could be accessed through hole in front.Small bag handmade of hessian. Has a string handle at top and has a hole in the centre that has been roughly sewn around edge of hole. There are small lengths of string inside the bag. It has been repaired at the back with string. Inscription on hessian. -
Parks Victoria - Days Mill and Farm
Headwear - Horse fly
... Days Road Murchison South the-murray Horse fly Headwear ...Would have been attached to a horse halter or bridle over horse's eyes to prevent flies infecting horse's eyes.Coloured string hand knotted into a fringed object. Colours have faded, but appears to have been red, green & yellow. -
Parks Victoria - Days Mill and Farm
Container - Cup
... Days Road Murchison South the-murray Cup Container Small ...Possibly a child's cup as it is small and has the word "darling" on it.Small aluminium cup. Has a side handle and embossed decoration and inscription, "DARLING".Metal has some tears around the top and general dents."DARLING" -
Parks Victoria - Days Mill and Farm
Container - Lid
... Days Road Murchison South the-murray Lid Container Round shaped ...Lid from tin which contained cheddar cheese.Round shaped tin lid with yellow background and red detail. Rim faces downwards."KEEP TIN CAREFULLY CLOSED. TO OPEN INSERT A../ WALKER'S/ RED FEATHER BRAND/ PUREST RICHEST/ SPECIAL/ CHEDDAR CHEESE" -
Parks Victoria - Days Mill and Farm
Container - Jug / canister
... Days Road Murchison South the-murray Jug / canister Container ...Possibly used to hold molasses, as it has traces of the scent of molassesJug shaped canister with loop handle, conical shaped top with cylindrical lid and body traces of black paint on surface. Large dent in side of canister, surface rust, paint peeling.